The 2007 California Adult Immunization Summit – Executive Summary
The 2007 California Adult Immunization Summit was held on April 30, 2007, at The California Endowment’s Center for Healthy Communities in Los Angeles, CA. The Summit was attended by nearly 150 immunization professionals from all over California, including nationally recognized speakers. The main objectives of the Summit were to: 1. Promote collaboration and communication among diverse stakeholders (representing public health, medicine and community) involved in delivering adult immunizations. 2. Provide informative and interactive educational sessions offering new information and strategies for adult immunization stakeholders. 3. Describe the indications for use of new vaccines and vaccines currently being developed. 4. Discuss new immunization legislation and key implementation opportunities and challenges. 5. Improve awareness of and stimulate involvement in the California Adult Immunization Coalition (CAIC) activities by attendees and other adult immunization stakeholders. The 2007 California Adult Immunization Summit Planning Committee consisted of representatives from the California Department of Health Services (Immunization Branch), California Medical Association, Immunize LA Kids, the Integrating Medicine and Public Health (IMAP) Program/UCSF, Kaiser Permanente, San Diego County Immunization Branch and the California Medical Association. The 2007 Summit was chaired by Patricia G. Porter, RN, MPH, CHES (Integrating Medicine and Public Health (IMAP) Program/UCSF) and Laura Peterson, MA (Kaiser Permanente). I. Characteristics of Registrants (n=145) Geographic focus 14% Northern California 19% Statewide 2% Out of state
4% Central Valley 61% Southern California
Primary area of adult immunization focus 29% Public health 28% Education 32% Vaccine delivery 10% Policy 1% Other Title/Role of participants 22% Nurses 19% Healthcare provider (Non MD, Non RN) 6% Healthcare Administrator 15% Other
8% Researcher 14% Physician 17% Public Health Administrator
II. Presentations and Speakers The Summit was organized into morning and afternoon sessions. Patricia Porter, RN, MPH, CHES, CAIC Vice-Chairperson and Summit Co-Chair, kicked off the morning session with a summary of the mission, goals, and accomplishments of the CAIC over the past year. The Summit featured four plenary sessions:
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Plenary Sessions: The California Adult Immunization Coalition in 2007 Herpes Zoster: Diagnosis, Management, Treatment and (at long last) Prevention. Influenza, Legislation, Policy, and Practice. The Challenges of Seasonal Influenza Vaccination: Lessons Learned and Future Trends. Breakout Sessions Ethnic and Regional Health Disparities Vaccinating Health Care Workers Pandemic Influenza Planning Vaccinating Outside of the Box Adolescent and Young Adult Vaccinations 2007 National Adult Immunization Awareness Week/Boomer Biker Immunization Ride Travel Vaccines Roundtable Topics The Role of Local Coalitions in Increasing Immunization Rates Improving Immunization Rates in Special Populations How to do a Boomer Biker Event in Your Community Zoster – Implementation CAIC/National Adult Immunization Awareness Week in 2007 Health Care Worker Immunizations in Long Term Care Facilities Pandemic Preparation in Your Community/Facility Influenza Vaccine Distribution and Availability: Recent Successes and Problems The CAIC and C3I - Planning Joint Efforts Young Adult Vaccines: HPV and Meningococcal Adult Immunizations: The Role of Pharmacists III. Summit Evaluation Background: On April 30, 2007, approximately 145 adult immunization professionals attended the 2007 California Adult Immunization Summit. Participants were asked to complete a survey to assist the Planning Committee with the evaluation of the Summit. 75 or (or 48%) Summit attendees completed and returned an evaluation form. Survey responses have been tabulated and consolidated (when possible) below. 1. Evaluation of Plenary and Keynote Speakers The plenary, keynote and wrap up sessions were well received and greatly appreciated by Summit participants. In general, respondents reported: • The content of each session was highly relevant to their work/professional development; • They were very likely to use the content/learnings in the near future; and • The overall quality of the session and presenter was largely excellent to good. 2. Evaluation of Breakout Sessions Topics/Presenters: The breakout sessions were well received and greatly appreciated by Summit participants. In general, respondents reported that: • The content of each discussion was highly relevant to their work/professional development; • They were very likely to use the content/learnings in the near future; and • The overall quality of the session and facilitator was mostly excellent to good. 6/11/2007
3. Additional Questions A. The most important things learned at the Summit (Top 5 cited by respondents) • Information on Zoster. • Information on immunization-related legislation. • Information on vaccinating health care workers. • Information/best practices on reducing health disparities. • Information on travel vaccines. B. The most valuable aspects of the Summit (Top 5 cited by respondents) • Networking. • Herpes Zoster session. • Being able to hear a variety of educational presentations throughout the day. • The roundtable sessions. • Plenary session on influenza. C. How the Summit could have been improved (Top 5 cited by respondents) • Session moderators need to be better time keepers. • Limit the number of speakers in each breakout session to 2. • Have PPTs available as handouts at all sessions. • Allow more time for questions and participant interaction. • Case studies and “hands on” tabletop/brainstorming. D. What topics/issues would you like to see covered in future Adult Immunization Summits? (Top 5 cited by respondents) • Future vaccines. • A general overview of all immunizations for adults. • TDAP • ACIP recommendations for adult immunizations. • What works and what doesn’t work to increase IZ rates among adults. IV. Planning Committee and Participant Recommendations 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Repeating breakout sessions worked well. Plan for interactive plenary session after lunch. Continue to support roundtable sessions, if possible. Allow for more time between sessions and assist session coordinators to keep speakers on time. Allow time for participants to visit exhibit booths. Time and space for networking as a priority. Continue with (early) $50 registration fee and increase for late and onsite fees. Continue with additional charge for CME/CE. 8. Limit number of slides and/or speakers (2) in breakout sessions? 9. Continue to use electronic communications to announce Summit registration. E-mails and availability of registration materials on the CAIC website worked well. 10. If the Summit Planning Committee has sufficient volunteers and resources, consider hosting a two day Summit to allow for content, diversity, and more networking. 11. Continue to reach out to audiences besides traditional public health audiences.
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12. Continue to incorporate perspectives outside of traditional public health into the Summit, e.g., people in marketing, consumer psychology, and the media. 13. Continue to work towards minimal duplication of information within breakout sessions and across keynote and plenary speakers. V. Summary The 2007 California Adult Immunization Summit was well attended by a diverse group of adult immunization stakeholders. The Summit successfully provided information on important strategies and trends related to improving adult immunization rates.
Prepared by Patricia G. Porter, RN, MPH, CHES
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